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UK Goldings hops keep the bitterness gentle and a British ale yeast ferments clean at room temperature, so there is no fridge or special gear needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOat malt for a genuinely silky, smooth body\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenerous dark malt for deep roast, coffee and chocolate character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUK Goldings hops and a British ale yeast for a clean, balanced finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFerments at room temperature (18 to 23 degrees C), no fridge needed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good choice when you want a smooth, full stout that is still easy to brew. 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Give it a few weeks of conditioning and the body turns properly silky and the roast mellows into chocolate and coffee. It is one of the smoothest stouts you can brew from a kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026. Last updated June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994333225037,"sku":"35002","price":76.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35002.jpg?v=1754040903"},{"product_id":"recipe-kit-feral-smokey-porter","title":"Recipe Kit Feral Smokey Porter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Feral Smokey Porter is a bold, dark porter with a caramel red colour in the background and a smoke character that comes from smoked Rauch malt in a blend of crushed grains. The smoke is present but not overpowering, sitting alongside coffee, caramel and chocolate tones. This is a partial mash recipe, so it asks a little more of the brewer and rewards it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one is a step up from a standard extract kit. A partial mash with smoked Rauch malt, Maris Otter and caramel chocolate malt builds real depth, German noble hops keep the bitterness gentle, and a quality English ale yeast ties it together. 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The smoked malt is what makes it special, so follow the mash steps properly. Get it right and you have a porter that has impressed professional brewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026. Last updated June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994408525901,"sku":"35031","price":79.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35031.jpg?v=1754042754"},{"product_id":"recipe-kit-super-stout","title":"Recipe Kit Super Stout","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Super Stout is an original AHB recipe dating back 30 years and one of our most popular dark brews of all time. Smooth, black, rich and malty, with a moderate bitterness that enhances the dryness and the roasted malt flavours. A medium to full creamy body makes it superbly drinkable. It makes 21 litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets the Super Stout apart is a small addition of liquorice extract, a warm, subtly sweet herbal note that rounds out the roast in a way nothing else quite does. Maltodextrin adds body and creaminess, and an English yeast contributes a quiet fruitiness behind the malt. After a few pints you understand why it has lasted 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLiquorice extract for a warm, subtly sweet herbal note that rounds the roast\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaltodextrin for a full, smooth, creamy body\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnglish yeast for a quiet fruitiness behind the malt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA proven, 30-year original AHB recipe, ferments at room temperature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA reliable choice when you want a smooth, full, classic dry stout with a bit of character. Easy enough for a first dark beer and a long-standing favourite for regulars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eDry stout\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4.7%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e28\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eColour (EBC)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e90\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.060\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.016 to 1.018\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFermentation temp\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e18 to 22 C (ale yeast)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eBatch volume\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e21 litres\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBeginner friendly\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eReady to drink\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAbout 4 to 6 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDark malt extract base (the fermentable base that becomes the beer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLiquorice extract (for a warm, subtly sweet herbal note)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaltodextrin (for added body and a creamy mouthfeel)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnglish ale yeast (ferments the sugars and adds quiet fruitiness)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step brew day instructions with weights and timings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth black with a tan head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted malt with a hint of liquorice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and malty, roasty with a moderate balancing bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full and creamy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, roasty and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe liquorice is the signature, so do not be tempted to leave it out, it is what makes a Super Stout taste like a Super Stout. Give it a few weeks of conditioning and the body turns properly creamy. Thirty years of brewers cannot be wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026. Last updated June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994599628877,"sku":"35077","price":65.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35077.jpg?v=1754055522"},{"product_id":"recipe-kit-the-famous-irish-stout","title":"Recipe Kit The Famous Irish Stout","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Famous Irish Stout is a classic dry Irish stout, dark and roasty with the coffee and chocolate character fans of Guinness will know straight away. Built on dark malts and roasted black malt with a touch of lactose for balance, it pours deep and dark but drinks smooth and medium bodied. It is a cornerstone of the AHB range and an easy one to get right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry Irish stout is all about roasted malt rather than sweetness, and this recipe nails that balance. The roast is rich without turning harsh, the lactose softens the edges, and the process is straightforward enough that you do not need to be an experienced dark ale brewer to brew a great one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoasted black malt for authentic coffee and chocolate dry stout character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA touch of lactose for a smoother, balanced finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedium bodied and very drinkable despite the dark appearance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFerments at room temperature, beginner friendly process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit to brew if you love Guinness and want a faithful home version. 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It makes 21 litres of a porter that drinks like a dessert beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost chocolate beers rely on roast alone to suggest cocoa. This one uses dark roasted grain plus a chocolate cream essence for a real, layered chocolate character. 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A rich dark malt base with roasted grains and lactose carries a double hit of essence, Cherry Bourbon and Creme de Cacao, for layers of chocolate and warm oaky bourbon. It makes 20 litres at 5.2% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ingredient list is exceptional for a kit beer: two liquid malt extracts, chocolate malt, dark roasted malt, lactose and two flavour essences working together to produce something genuinely complex rather than simply dark. 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Give it five to six weeks to let the essences integrate with the malt, and serve it in smaller pours, it is rich. A genuinely special drop for the effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026. Last updated June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994987634765,"sku":"35977","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35977.jpg?v=1754073021"},{"product_id":"double-dark-pack-double-choc-porter-famous-irish-stout-limited-edition","title":"Double Dark Pack - Double Choc Porter \u0026 Famous Irish Stout - Limited edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eTime to Double Down on some tasty winter dark beers. 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